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a re publica deficereto betray the interests of the state.Rate it:

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accusare aliquem perduellionisto charge a person with treason (hostile conduct against the state generally).Rate it:

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ager publicuspublic land; state domain.Rate it:

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Alarmstufe Rotred alertRate it:

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all hell breaks looseVi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.Rate it:

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all outThe state of a side having no more men to bat, thus ending its innings.Rate it:

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all sixes and ninesIn a state of confusion in which everything takes on an opposite meaningRate it:

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amber gamblerA driver of a road vehicle who accelerates when the traffic lights change from green to amber (instead of stopping, as required by law), gambling that no vehicle will cross his or her path; a driver who starts off when the traffic lights show red and amber together, but not yet green.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/if I had an X for every time I YUsed to state that Y has happened a lot to the speakerRate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X is the new YUsed to state that Y is being replaced by X.Rate it:

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arriver en trois bateauxTo come with great fuss, in great state, with unnecessary ceremony.Rate it:

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as isIn its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.Rate it:

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at a standIn a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.Rate it:

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at death's doorAbout to die; in a life-threatening state of health.Rate it:

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at sixes and sevensIn a state of dispute or disagreement.Rate it:

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at sixes and sevensIn a state of confusion.Rate it:

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at the readyReady; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.Rate it:

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at variancenot in accord; in a state of disagreementRate it:

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aux frais de la princesseAt another’s expense (chiefly of the State Government).Rate it:

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back burnerA state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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Back to Square OneA situation in which, one has to return to an earlier state due to certain drawbacks or failuresRate it:

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bang to rightsCaught red-handed; in a guilty state.Rate it:

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bar sinisterA state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.Rate it:

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bar sinisterThe state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.Rate it:

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barnburnerLiberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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bene, optime sentire de re publicato have the good of the state at heart.Rate it:

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better dead than redIt is preferable to be deceased rather than to be either a Communist or ruled by Communists.Rate it:

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better dead than RedAlternative form of better dead than red.Rate it:

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blaze upto burst into flames from a seemingly non-burning stateRate it:

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bleed red inkTo suffer from severe net lossesRate it:

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blue stateA state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.Rate it:

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boiling pointThe state of being heated, with high aggression.Rate it:

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by way ofPossessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.Rate it:

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c'è del marcio in Danimarcasomething is rotten in the state of DenmarkRate it:

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canary fitA highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.Rate it:

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catch someone red-handedTo discover or capture someone in the act of committing a crime.Rate it:

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Catch Someone Red-HandedTo get hold of a person or situation, while a wrong act is being carried outRate it:

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caught on the hopTo be in a situation of change, especially from a known to an unknown stateRate it:

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caught red-handedA thief who is caught in the act is described as caught red-handed.Rate it:

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circle the drainTo be in rapid decline or a state of downfall, especially as leading to inevitable utter failure or destruction.Rate it:

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civitati leges, iudicia, iura describereto give the state a constitution.Rate it:

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cloud nineA state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.Rate it:

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cognitive dissonanceThe state of behaving in a way that runs contrary to one's core values, worldview, ideals, and/or moral compass. One who does not practice as they preach could be said to have cognitive dissonanceRate it:

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collect one's thoughtsTo become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.Rate it:

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command performanceA dramatic, musical, or similar entertainment performed before a monarch or other head of state, especially in a circumstance where that ruler has requested or ordered the performance.Rate it:

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commoda publica or rei publicae rationesthe interests of the state.Rate it:

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coon eyesThe state of the orbits of the eyes (especially the undereyes) having a blueish-purplish colorationRate it:

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cut red tapeTo reduce bureaucracy.Rate it:

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